Law Enforcement Officer Position

Spokane County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

 

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Spokane County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

Last updated on March 03, 2023
PST Partner Agency since October 01, 2015

Vacancies: 30

Important Information

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is actively hiring entry level deputies, intermediate laterals, and laterals! To speak with a recruiter, please email your contact information to recruiting@spokanesheriff.org or visit our recruiting website: www.spokanesheriff.info. For information regarding the application process, please contact Spokane County Civil Service at 509-477-4711, Option 2.

Entry level applicants may receive up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus upon hire (conditions apply). Intermediate Lateral & Lateral applicants may receive up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus upon hire (conditions apply). Please contact Spokane County Civil Service for full details and more information.

*There is no residency requirement to work for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Employees are not required to live within the county limits.

*There is no COVID-19 vaccination requirement to work as a deputy with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

Community Information

Spokane County is the most eastern county in Washington State, sitting along the border of Idaho, and is located 92 miles south of the Canadian border. The county offers a unique, vibrant, urban setting, but retains the rural feel for those who desire it. The area serves as a business, medical, transportation, and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest. 

Spokane has been inhabited for thousands of years and was named for the Spokane Indians, whose name in Salish means “children of the sun” or “sun people”.

The region provides an ideal balance for work, education, and recreation. Residents enjoy all four seasons, especially the long, warm, dry summer months that are ideal for camping, water sports, and outdoor activities. There are 78 lakes, 4 major rivers, 5 ski/snowboard areas and over 100 parks within a 50-mile radius. With over 12 affordable public and private golf courses and several new aquatic facilities, there is something for everyone.

Spokane County is proud to have Fairchild Air Force Base, home of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, located in Airway Heights, as the largest employer in the county. Other large employment fields include: medical and health science centers, educational institutions, transportation companies, and businesses.

Higher education institutions, both public and private, surround Spokane County. The following colleges are located within a 100-mile radius: Community Colleges of Spokane, Gonzaga University, Whitworth University, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, North Idaho College, University of Idaho, and Lewis & Clark State College. Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine accepted it’s inaugural class of medical students in 2017.

Department Information

SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office will be a positive influence in our community by continuing to improve, promote, preserve and deliver quality services that result in a feeling of safety and security.

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office will accomplish this by working in partnership with the community to enhance our law enforcement effectiveness.

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office embraces six ethical characteristics: trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, caring, and citizenship and is looking for applicants who share and believe in these characteristics while carrying out their assigned duties.

The Sheriff’s Office employs over 250 commissioned deputies, including 3 undersheriffs, 1 inspector, 8 lieutenants, 27 sergeants, and 42 detectives. In addition to patrol duties, opportunities for specialized assignments include: Explosives Disposal Unit (Bomb Squad), Field Training Officer (FTO), Firearms/Armorer Instructor, Investigative Division, Investigative SIIR (Spokane Independent Investigative Response) Team Member, K-9 Handler, Marine Enforcement/Dive Team, SWAT/Hostage Negotiator, Tactical Flight Officer/Air Unit (helicopter), Regional Intelligence Group (RIG9), School Resource Deputy, Traffic Unit, and much more.

Specific questions regarding the Sheriff's Office should be emailed to: recruiting@spokanesheriff.org. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Spokane County Civil Service at: 509-477-4711, Option 2.

All positions within the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office are governed by State Civil Service rules which require specific testing and recruiting procedures.

Deputy positions are represented by the Spokane County Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

There is no residency requirement to work for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Employees are not required to live within the county limits. There is no vaccine mandate for COVID-19 for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

Area Information

County: Spokane
Population: 513,402 (2020)
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Spokane County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff has 30 vacancies.

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST. PST scores will be processed by Civil Service regularly and will be merged with the current eligibility list. Vacancies are filled according to the Civil Service "rule of five", in accordance with Spokane County Civil Service Rule XII Certification, Section 1.

Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply directly with the Sheriff's Office. You can find more information online by visiting: SpokaneSheriff.info.

Salary Information

$50,876.80 (Officer Candidate) - $91,936.00 Deputy Sheriff (Top Step) annually; overtime is available.

Entry Level Deputy Sheriff applicants may receive up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus (applicable for applicants with hire dates starting prior to June 2023)!

**Deputy Sheriff Intermediate Lateral & Lateral applicants may receive up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus (applicable for applicants with hire dates starting prior to June 2023)! Contact Spokane County Civil Service for more information on our lateral testing and application requirements.

Benefit Information

Vacation/Sick/Personal Holiday based upon union contract; medical and dental (two plans), vision care, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation, credit union.

Spokane County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)

Applicants are eligible to apply for the Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level position once they’ve passed the written exam with Public Safety Testing; however, the PAT is still a required portion of the application process. If a physical ability test is not completed with Public Safety Testing, one will be completed directly with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office/Spokane County Civil Service.

UPDATED SHERIFF'S OFFICE PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicants will be required to complete the Public Safety Testing (PST) Washington Physical Ability Test (PAT) with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office if they have not completed one with PST. Applicants may be re-tested throughout the hiring process.

2. Applicants who are merged onto the Eligibility List will be required to pass a secondary, obstacle-related PAT course, proctored by Spokane County Civil Service and the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. This is a timed event. You can view more information about the secondary PAT by visiting: https://spokanesheriff.info/hiring-process/ and clicking on Hiring Process > STEP 2 > Physical Agility Test.

Minimum Age 21
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements With or without corrective devices.
Prior Experience Requirement

Applicants must have obtained experience in at least one of the following categories:

-at least 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter hours from an accredited college institution

-an A.A. degree or higher from an accredited college institution

-an equivalent to at least 2-years full-time work experience (military experience qualifies as professional work experience)

Veterans Preference Points Veteran's Preference Points in accordance to RCW 41.04.010. DD-214 Member Form 4 must be submitted with Spokane County application.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores After Spokane County receives passing grades from Public Safety Testing, you will be sent an email with further instructions. Applicants with passing written and PAT scores must complete the Public Safety Testing Personal History Statement (PHS).

Spokane County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within three years prior to application or two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within 10 years of application. Diversion, sentence reduction, plea, or other similar action shall be the same as a conviction.
Drug Usage
Potential Illegal drug use or possession will be considered on a case by case basis. Please see Spokane Sheriff's Office Policy 1000.3.8 for more information regarding automatic disqualifiers of illegal use or possession of drugs.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Conviction of any crime of Moral Turpitude as an adult. Crimes of Moral Turpitude typically include, but are not limited to: Fraud, Theft, or crimes against persons or things.
Automatic Been convicted of a domestic violence related crime which precludes them from possessing a firearm.
Automatic

Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children including but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, or indecent exposure. Acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts.

Automatic

Admission(s) of administrative conviction or any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft.

Automatic

Conviction of any felony as classified under Washington state law. Conviction of any crime involving false swearing.

Automatic

Admission(s) of administrative conviction or criminal convictions for any act amounting to assault under color of authority or any other violation of federal or state Civil Rights laws.

Employment
Automatic

Missed more than two days of work due to drinking in the last three years.

Automatic

Been fired, or resigned in lieu of termination, from two or more jobs in the last five years.

Automatic

Missed more than two days of work due to drinking in the last three years.

Financial
Potential Financial affairs or personal life shows a history of poor judgment and refusal to confront problems. 
Other
Automatic

Any material misstatement of fact or significant omission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by this agency, or other law enforcement agencies.

Automatic

Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document or sustained episodes of academic cheating or personal dishonesty.

Automatic Having been dishonorably discharged from the armed services.
Automatic Having any outstanding warrants of arrest at the time of application.
Automatic Missing any scheduled appointment during the hiring/background process without prior permission.
Automatic

Missing any scheduled appointment or established deadline during the process without prior permission.

Automatic

Submission of an incomplete Personal History Statement (PHS) that lacks essential personal background data.

Automatic

Having a pattern of uttering any epithet derogatory of another person's race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation

Potential

For a detailed list of all automatic and potential disqualifiers, please visit: Sheriff | Spokane County, WA and click on the Policy Manual at the bottom of the page. Refer to Policy 1000. 

Contact Information

Spokane County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff

Spokane County Civil Service Commission
Spokane, WA 99260 Spokane County
509-477-4711, x2

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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